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Apr 19, 2024

Game Over For Michael Jordan Museum At Project Grace

Michael Jordan's family has decided not to go ahead with plans for a downtown Wilmington museum focused on the sports star and his relatives, New Hanover County officials announced Friday. The news release did not state a reason for the Jordan ...

Apr 19, 2024

With Coffee And Cocktails, Owners Mix It Up

Coffee shop by day, bar by night. Blurring the lines between coffee and cocktails is a growing trend, including at Wilmington establishments.  Baristas are incorporating craft cocktail techniques into show-stopping coffee drinks, and bartende ...

Apr 19, 2024

MADE: Makers Of Important Papers

W.R. Rayson Co. Inc. 720 S. Dickerson St., Burgaw No. of local employees: 26 Year founded: 1969 Top local official: Michael DiMartino, president and CEO Company description: W.R. Rayson is a family-owned manufacturer and converter of disposabl ...

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It’s Child’s Play

Posted Apr 1, 2024
When conducting your next job interview, one question you may want to add is “How much did you play as a young child?”
 
The implications of what science is discovering about the importance of free play for children’s brain development are important for growing businesses.  If we want colleagues and employees who are creative, team players, get along ...read entire article
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Apr 19, 2024

Surf City Embarks On Park’s Construction

The mayor of Surf City recently said a new mainland park and recreation complex will “absolutely” be a draw for both tourists and residents. Especially the skate park. “When it’s too cold to surf, when there’s no w ...

Apr 19, 2024

Info Junkie: Lydia Thomas

Lydia Thomas  Program Manager, UNCW CIE Lydia Thomas is the recently hired program manager of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Thomas creates programs for startups. Some exampl ...

Apr 19, 2024

Bootstrapping A Remote Option

Remote work seems an ever-present option in today’s post-pandemic, digital-first world. But for Michelle Penczak, a remote job was a necessity as a military spouse who was constantly moving. The year was 2015, before the rise of Zoom and work-f ...

Apr 19, 2024

Taking Marine Science On The Road

Kimberly Belfer, founder and education director of Marine CSI: Coastal Science Investigations, has taught area students about the region’s ecosystem through fun, interactive activities since 2014.  Belfer has continuously updated her le ...


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Funding A Food Oasis: Long-awaited Grocery Store Gains Momentum

With millions in committed funding from New Hanover County and the New Hanover Community Endowment, along with a land donation from the city...


MADE: Makers Of Important Papers

W.R. Rayson is a family-owned manufacturer and converter of disposable paper products used in the dental, medical laboratory and beauty indu...


Bootstrapping A Remote Option

Michelle Penczak, who lives in Pender County, built her own solution with Squared Away, her company that now employs over 400 virtual assist...

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